Chapter 4: The role of the UK within key international organisations - The European Union (EU) Flashcards
The European Union (EU) was formally known as what?
The European Union (EU) was formally known as the European Economic Community (EEC)
The European Union (EU) was formally known as the European Economic Community (EEC) and more usually as what?
The European Union (EU):
- Was formally known as the European Economic Community (EEC)
- More usually as the Common Market
The 6 founding member countries which signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957 were who?
The 6 founding member countries which signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957 were:
- France
- West Germany
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Italy
The 6 founding member countries which signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957 were France, West Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Italy.
The European Economic Community (EEC) aimed to do what?
The European Economic Community (EEC) aimed to:
- Encourage trade between member countries
- Allow for the free movement of people between countries
- Work towards ‘an ever-closer union’
Who first suggested the idea of a United States of Europe in 1946?
Sir Winston Churchill first suggested the idea of a United States of Europe in 1946
Sir Winston Churchill first suggested the idea of a United States of Europe in 1946.
The European Economic Community (EEC) was seen as what?
The European Economic Community (EEC) was seen as a way of preventing future wars in Europe
Sir Winston Churchill first suggested the idea of a United States of Europe in 1946.
The European Economic Community (EEC) was seen as a way of preventing future wars in Europe.
Twice in the 20th century there had been what?
Twice in the 20th century there had been war in Europe
In 2016, there were how many members of the EU?
In 2016, there were 28 members of the EU
In 2016, there were 28 members of the EU, of whom 18 did what?
In 2016, there were 28 members of the EU, of whom 18 used the Euro as their currency
Euro
The Euro is the common currency used by the Eurozone (18 members of the EU)
In 2016, there were 28 members of the EU, of whom 18 used the Euro as their currency.
When did the UK join the EU?
The UK joined the EU in 1973
The headquarters (HQ) of the European Union (EU)
The headquarters (HQ) of the European Union (EU) is divided between:
- Brussels in Belgium
- Strasbourg in France
In June 2016 in a national referendum the UK voted to what?
In June 2016 in a national referendum the UK voted to leave the EU
In June 2016 in a national referendum the UK voted to leave the EU.
When will it formally leave the EU?
The UK will formally leave the EU after a minimum period of 2 years
The EU has its own directly elected what?
The EU has its own directly elected Parliament
The EU has its own directly elected Parliament, which is elected how often?
The EU has its own directly elected Parliament, which is elected every 4 years
The UK has how many Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) out of 751?
The UK has 73 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) out of 751
Member of the European Parliament (MEP)
A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is an elected citizen to the Parliament of the European Union, normally representing a political party
How are UK MEPs elected?
UK MEPs are elected by the closed regional party list system
Closed regional party list system
The closed regional party list system is a proportional voting system used in the UK for European Parliamentary elections
UK MEPs are elected by the closed regional party list system.
How are those in Northern Ireland elected?
Those in Northern Ireland are elected using the single transferrable vote (STV)
The single transferrable vote (STV)
The single transferrable vote (STV) is a proportional voting system used in parts of the UK
The decision-making process within the EU is different from that which operates in what?
The decision-making process within the EU is different from that which operates in its member states
The decision-making process within the EU is different from that which operates in its member states.
What happens to proposals for new laws, directives, or initiatives?
Proposals for new: 1. Laws 2. Directives Or, 2. Initiatives are drafted by the European Commission
The European Commission
The European Commission is appointed officials from member countries of the EU, who:
- Draft policy initiatives
- Direct the workings of the EU
The decision-making process within the EU is different from that which operates in its member states.
Proposals for new laws, directives, or initiatives are drafted by the European Commission.
These are then what?
These proposals are then considered by the member state governments at Council of the European Union meetings
Council of the European Union
The Council of the European Union is meetings of ministers from member states of the EU
The decision-making process within the EU is different from that which operates in its member states.
Proposals for new laws, directives, or initiatives are drafted by the European Commission.
These proposals are then considered by the member state governments at Council of the European Union meetings.
Who is then consulted?
The European Parliament is then consulted
The European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected Parliament of the European Union
4 times a year, heads of government from all the member states of the EU do what?
4 times a year, heads of government from all the member states of the EU meet at the European Council
European Council
The European Council is meetings of the heads of government of EU member states
The Court of the European Union
The Court of the European Union is the European Court of Justice
In 2016, there were 28 members of the EU, of whom 18 used the Euro as their currency.
The UK joined the EU in 1973, after being what?
The UK joined the EU in 1973, after being refused membership by the French President in:
- 1961
- 1968
Sir Winston Churchill first suggested the idea of a United States of Europe in 1946.
The European Economic Community (EEC) was seen as a way of preventing future wars in Europe.
Twice in the 20th century there had been war in Europe, with the 6 member countries doing what?
Twice in the 20th century there had been war in Europe, with the 6 member countries taking opposing sides
In June 2016 in a national referendum the UK voted to leave the EU.
The UK will formally leave the EU after a minimum period of 2 years, during which time what?
The UK will formally leave the EU after a minimum period of 2 years, during which time negotiations will be held about the relationship between the:
- EU
- UK
4 times a year, heads of government from all the member states of the EU meet at the European Council to do what?
4 times a year, heads of government from all the member states of the EU meet at the European Council to discuss the:
1. Political direction
2. Priorities
of the EU
